Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Create the beat of your own drum during Make Music day

(Photo Courtesy: OneColumbia/Facebook) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s the one day members of the community come together in the heart of the Capital city to listen to, create, and celebrate different types of music from all over the world. All types of musicians, from any genre,  both young and old, experienced, or amateur are invited to take part in the…

Rep. Clyburn to welcome 22 Democratic presidential candidates to World Famous Fish Fry

(Photo Courtesy: Clyburn for Congress) Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  For years South Carolina Representative (D) Jim Clyburn has held a staple event in the Midlands that dozens flock to for some good conversation and some good eats. The annual World Famous Fish Fry is coming back to the Capital city, but this year is expected to be a bit different….

“Samantha Josephson Rideshare Safety Act” in full effect

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Out of the State House, the “Samantha Josephson Rideshare Safety Act” is now in effect. The act is named after the University of South Carolina student killed after she got into a stranger’s car pretending to be her Uber. The bill requires ride share vehicles to display their license tag on both the front and back…

Columbia police investigating shooting that leaves teen clinging to life

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Police department is hoping you can help them track down whoever is responsible for a shooting they say left an 18 year old young woman hospitalized with life threatening injuries.  According to officials, they were called to the 69-hundred block of North main street  near Wilson Boulevard around 10PM Monday night. Once they arrived…

Columbia Police arrest man accused of April murder

(Photo Courtesy: Columbia Police Department ) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Columbia Police has arrested 48-year-old Conrad Anderson now charged with murder in connection to an April murder investigation authorities say took place along Forest Drive outside of the San Jose restaurant. Officials allege Anderson was involved in an argument with Charles Crane, a man authorities say was an acquaintance of…